[Modernman]

Umm.... Why not take self-defense classes AND learn how to shoot a gun? Why limit your options? My mom is 5'3" and 110 pounds- she's not going to fight off a 200 pound attacker. She will, however, nicely ventilate him with the .38 she carries in her purse.

[dighton]

Umm.... Why not take self-defense classes AND learn how to shoot a gun? Why limit your options?

An excellent point, worth repeating.